Spoke Removal

[BIGSESAL]

If I wanted to remove spokes so as to fit a new hub can I reuse the spokes that I have removed?

 

[tyred]

Only if the hub is of the same diameter as the one you are replacing. If the flange diameter is smaller or larger, then the spoke length will be incorrect.

 

[Landslide]

Or if the flange spacing is different, as this can affect spoke length too.

 

[BIGSESAL]

I have a shimano sora rear hub that I suspect is damaged. I was going to replace it with a shimano tiagra.

According to this website the specs look the same. Including flange diameter.

http://velospec.com/components/shimano/fh3300
http://www.velospec.com/components/shimano/fh4400

Do you think I would get away without buying new spokes. The spokes aren't too old and it would be pricey for 36/32 new ones.

 

[Landslide]

Dimensions should be fine.
As long as you've got good quality spokes to start with, they should be OK. I re-used my old spokes when I last built up a set of hoops.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

odd that the tiagra hub is heavier. what are the advantages?

 

[BIGSESAL]

odd that the tiagra hub is heavier. what are the advantages?

There aren't any except I think my hub is damaged (theres another thread in this section about that) and the sora rear hubs appear to have been discontinued while the tiagra ones are still being sold. It is the best like for like replacement I can find.

 

[e-rider]

Perhaps a silly question; but can you build wheels? It's not that simple!

 

[hubgearfreak]

The spokes aren't too old and it would be pricey for 36/32 new ones.

£8 or £9 from spa.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s156p0

don't make your first wheel build a dérailleur back wheel though

 

[brodie]

It's best to reuse spokes in the orientation that they were first used, ie keep the same heads in and heads out pattern.

 

[BIGSESAL]

£8 or £9 from spahttp://

Wow I must be looking on the wrong websites.

 

[barq]

This may not suit you because they are MTB orientated, but ChainReactionCycles are quite good value for DT spokes (price includes postage and nipples).

Anyway if spokes fit then reuse is fine unless they are cheap or fatigued from poor spoke tension (e.g. under or uneven tension). That's one reason why many wheelbuilders won't reuse spokes. The one thing I might consider replacing are the nipples.